9 articles
The reorder point formula with worked examples, plus how to set safety stock so you reorder on time without stocking out or overstocking.
How to calculate inventory turnover ratio with the formula, worked examples, what a good ratio looks like by industry, and how to improve it.
What demand forecasting is, why it matters for inventory, the main methods, and a step-by-step way to forecast demand accurately for your SKUs.
The safety stock formula explained three ways: basic, service-level (Z-score), and demand plus lead-time variability, with worked examples and a Z table.
What demand planning is, how it differs from forecasting, the step-by-step process, key metrics, and how to avoid the bullwhip effect.
What inventory forecasting is, how it differs from demand forecasting, the formula and inputs, and how to forecast stock per SKU and channel.
Inventory planning is how you decide what to stock and when to reorder. The inputs, the core levers, and the step-by-step process, explained.
The main demand forecasting methods explained: moving average, exponential smoothing, regression, and qualitative techniques, with when to use each.
How ecommerce demand forecasting works for DTC brands: the data to use, handling promos and viral spikes, and forecasting across Shopify, Amazon, and TikTok.